The OFWI Global Snapshot for October is live! Check it out on our YouTube Channel.
On October 7, 2023 the world woke up to the horrific news of the deadliest day for Jewish people since the Holocaust. The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel unleashed a wave of global antisemitism.
This One Free World International film captures the stories and truth of what took place in Israel on October 7 and exposes the truth of the enduring challenge we must overcome to defeat the hate-filled ideology that is fuelling global antisemitism and dividing our society.
This is an exclusive October 7 anniversary release. The full version of Dying To Live will be released late-2024.
This month's OFWI Global Snapshot, President & Founder Majed El Shafie has updates on:
Christian and Hindu minority communities have been violently targeted by extremists in Bangladesh. Temples and churches have been vandalized, families attacked, and warnings of escalating violence including death threats have people living in a state of fear.
Two ISIS terrorists were thwarted from executing an imminent terrorist attack in Toronto. They were arrested by the RCMP in Greater Toronto Area.
Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, 62, and his son Mostafa, 26, both immigrated to Canada and are facing terrorism charges for this thwarted attack.
Even worse, Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi is also charged for committing ISIS terrorist acts abroad, found to be contained in an ISIS propaganda video.
Weaponzied misinformation and anti-Israel propaganda are deploying the same tactics that are common with Holocaust denialism. Variations of “they deserved it,” to “they are exaggerating or fabricating how bad it actually was,” to “they did it themselves to justify war” are shockingly mainstream.
History teaches us that left unchecked, this form of denialism fuels hatred and dehumanizes Jewish people around the world. In the extreme, it leads to violence or worse.
OFWI President and Founder Majed El Shafie testified in Ottawa calling on Canada to do more to help the most vulnerable minorities who are victims of the war in Iraq and Syria.
Testifying before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, Rev. El Shafie presented OFWI's report Resettling Syrian Refugees in Canada and petition with 800 signatures calling on the Canadian government to do more.
5 recommendations were made:
In Ottawa February 3, 2016? Join us for:
Join the Machzikei Hadas Congregation & One Free World International for an evening to learn about the new reality for advancing human rights in Iran.
Feature speakers will discuss how to keep the pressure on the Iranian regime to address their dismal human rights track record and what Canadians can do to help activists and minorities in Iran.
Confirmed speakers include:
When: February 3, 2016 | 7:00-9:00pm
Where: Machzikei Hadas Synagogue, 2310 Virginia Drive, Ottawa, Ontario
RSVP: info@onefreeworldinternational.org
A former refugee builds a coalition to give back by collecting clothing, household items, and furniture to help Syrian refugees build a new life.
TORONTO – The Syrian refugee crisis has captivated the conscience of Canadians from coast-to-coast and communities have stepped up to help those arriving from their war-torn homeland. Over a hundred recently arrived Syrian refugees will visit Catch The Fire church in Toronto December 28-30 to select donated clothing, furniture, and household items to help them settle into a new home.
One Free World International (OFWI) has spearheaded an initiative to collect goods and distribute them to Syrian refugees arriving in the GTA who need them. Over a thousand items have been donated by residents across the GTA in response to OFWI and partners’ appeal for assistance.
Rev. Majed El Shafie, a former refugee and the founder of One Free World International (OFWI) knows firsthand how tough it is to arrive in Canada with little more than a suitcase.
“As a former refugee and victim of persecution, the support offered by faith communities at a very daunting time goes a long way.” said Rev. Majed El Shafie. “By helping Syrian refugees settle into a new home today, we’re building the foundation for success of new Canadians tomorrow.”
One Free World International partnered with Catch The Fire, The Well on Bayview, My Canada, International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, and community leaders to coordinate the effort. Volunteers have worked over the holidays to setup and operate the drop-off centre, picked up donated items, and arranged transportation to help refugees select items and move them to their new homes.
More information visit: http://www.onefreeworldinternational.org/we-need-your-help/
Media Contact: media@conaptus.ca
With all the coverage Syrian refugees has been receiving in the news, and deservedly so, you may not know where to turn to offer help. Hundreds of Syrian refugees will be arriving in Toronto in the coming days and we need your help!
Here are 3 things you can do to help:
If you live in the GTA, we are desperately looking for the following donated materials:
1. Beds
2. Mattresses & bed frames
3. Tables, chairs, sofas
4. Small kitchen appliances
5. Cooking utensils
6. Bath materials
7. Flatware
8. TTC tokens or Metropass
9. Clothes & boots (washed)
10. TVs
11. Any other household materials
Volunteers are also needed to help during the drop-off and pickup times listed above. If you can volunteer, please send us an email to let me know when.
If you do not have these items or live outside the GTA you can still help. Please make a donation to OFWI's Generosity seasonal appeal campaign. Funds raised will go to those who remain in Iraq & Syria and desperately need our help.
Thank you for contributing what you can. Please join us in helping those who need it most this Christmas.
One Free World is proud to be leading a team of partners to help with this important effort:
